Human Rights Coalition Petitions UN to Probe Discriminatory Vaccine Hoarding by Rich Nations

Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/11/10/human-rights-coalition-petitions-un-probe-discriminatory-vaccine-hoarding-rich The accused nations have rejected global solidarity and instead chosen “the service of profit and the corporate capture of power,” according to a new appeal. ANDREA GERMANOS November 10, 2021 A global coalition is accusing nations including the … Continued

‘A Transformative, Hopeful Event’: Under Pressure, Biden Backs Covid-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver

Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/05/05/transformative-hopeful-event-under-pressure-biden-backs-covid-19-vaccine-patent Published on Wednesday, May 05, 2021 by Common Dreams “This has a real potential to help save lives, strengthen the economy, improve international relations, and eventually end this awful pandemic.”  By Jessica Corbett, staff writer Demonstrators hold … Continued